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Grade AAmerican

Blake And Todd

52 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, 10022

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 15, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 15, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
May 7, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Mar 25, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Dec 19, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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